Lake Worth ISD public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer. The board will first adjourn to a closed session for personnel discussions before reconvening to take public comment and vote on the hiring decision.
- Consider and approve hiring Chief Financial Officer
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Special Board Meeting - Board Workshop Cancelled
The Board will hold a special meeting and workshop to select a final evaluation tool for the superintendent. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and student information.
- Decision on final superintendent evaluation tool
- Closed session regarding real property (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.072)
- Closed session regarding personnel matters (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.074)
- Closed session regarding public school student information (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.082, 551.0821, and 551.083)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2024-2025 financial audit report and consider a large set of local policy updates. The board will also discuss a nomination for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors and personnel hiring and resignations.
- Consideration and approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report
- Consideration of Policy Update 126 (LOCAL) covering topics including cybersecurity, AI, and student safety
- Possible approval of a resolution to nominate a candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors
- Approval of purchase orders over $25,000
- Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Coop Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will discuss school turnaround plans for Marine Creek Leadership Academy and Lucyle Collins Middle School. The board will also consider the 2024-2025 financial audit report and the adoption of Bluebonnet Learning Math curriculum.
- Consideration of turnaround plans for Marine Creek Leadership Academy and Lucyle Collins Middle School
- Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report and FIRST rating public hearing
- Adoption of Bluebonnet Learning Math for Kindergarten through Algebra 1
- Contract for Big Rock Educational Services consultation and coaching: $145,200
- Tarrant Appraisal District annual property tax allocation: $119,588.68
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Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to officially canvass election results. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and student information.
- Canvass election results
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss campus goals and approve several high-cost educational partnerships. The board will also review financial statements, budget amendments, and specific purchase orders.
- Partnership with Big Rock Educational Services (BRES) at a cost of $290,400
- Partnership with Steady State Impact at a cost of $167,500
- Purchase order for Bull's Eye Brands, Inc. for food supplies at $112,000
- Purchase order for ZAYO Group Holdings for fiber optic cable installation at $51,617.05
- Approval of campus goals
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Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve district and superintendent goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider the sale of two property parcels on Edgemere and the nomination of a candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Sale of property at 6600 Edgemere Pl (Highland Lake Addition Block 11R Lots 2, 3, and 4)
- Sale of property at 6600 Edgemere Dr (Highland Lake Addition Block 14RA Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8)
- Purchase order for Soliant Health licensed professional counselor: $57,600
- Purchase order for Labatt Food Services CACFP supper meals: $50,000
- Purchase order for MSB School Services, LLC MAC & SHARS billing: $27,511.70
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 tax rate. They will also discuss and consider a resolution to redeem certain outstanding school district bonds. Other items include policy updates, staffing contracts, and handbook reviews.
- Public hearing and vote on 2025-2026 tax rate
- Discussion and consideration of bond defeasance resolution for outstanding unlimited tax bonds
- Approval of MOU with Spotter Staffing for SLP services ($126,720)
- Approval of purchase orders including Arbiterpay renewal ($3,050) and officials pay account funding ($50,000)
- Approval of Regional Day School Program for DHH students ($70,000)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2025-2026 tax rate and potential early defeasance. They will also consider updates to the student code of conduct, library materials policy, and electronic device usage. A Level III grievance hearing is scheduled for closed session.
- Consideration of 2025-2026 tax rate and early defeasance
- Proposed changes to Policy FNCE(LOCAL) regarding personal telecommunications/electronic devices
- Proposed changes to Policy EFB(LOCAL) regarding library materials
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Purchase orders over $25,000 including TXU Energy ($612,000) and TASB Risk Management Fund ($476,820)
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Special Board Meeting Special Board Meeting - Team of 8 Training - Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees and Superintendent will meet for a planning and communication process, including a Team of 8 training session. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and student information.
- Hiring personnel
- Team of 8 training session
- Closed session regarding real property and student information
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will meet July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM to conduct routine business including closed-session personnel discussions, public comment, and a vote on the 2025–2026 compensation plan. The board will also consider renewing contracts for food services, insurance, and software totaling over $1.8 million.
- Approve 2025–2026 compensation plan
- Renew food service contracts with Labatt Food Services ($468,000) and Oak Farms Dallas ($240,000)
- Renew property insurance ($25,014) and workers compensation ($78,780)
- Approve $375,000 substitute teacher services contract with ESS South Central
- Renew NWEA assessment software license ($142,950) and Barracuda security renewal ($78,780)
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board held a special meeting that adjourned into closed session to deliberate on real property, personnel matters, and student information under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions. No final decisions were made during the closed session. The board reconvened in open session to report results of the closed meeting, including hiring personnel and considering approval of a Director of Special Projects.
- Hiring personnel
- Consider and approve hiring Director of Special Projects
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Special Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider the approval of the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024-2025 amended budget and an update to the compensation plan.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
- Consideration of 2025-2026 budget approval
- Consideration of 2024-2025 amended budget approval
- Update to compensation plan
- Purchase order for MSB Consulting Group, LLC for $31,185
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and compensation plan. The board is also considering turnaround plans for Howry Steam Academy, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy, and Miller Language Academy.
- 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Purchase order for IXL Learning, Inc. site license: $65,006.25
- Purchase order for Hankins Eastup Deaton Tonn Seay annual audit: $39,500
- Purchase order for Education Service Center XI Bluebonnet RLA support: $26,865
- Tarrant County Tax Collection Contract for Tax Years 2025-2027
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet for a special session including a closed meeting to discuss real property, personnel, and student information. Following the closed session, the Board will consider hiring personnel and the Director of Human Resources.
- Consider and approve hiring Director of Human Resources
- Hiring personnel
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Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will meet to consider the appointment and contract of a new superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also review safety policies and a childcare license agreement.
- Hiring of Dr. Mark Ramirez for Superintendent of Lake Worth ISD for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of Superintendent's contract
- Policy changes to CKE (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management regarding security personnel
- MOU between Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and LWISD for the School Marshall Licensing Program
- License agreement for Mills Childcare Enterprises, LLC to operate private childcare at Effie Morris STEAM Academy
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Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a budget workshop and a closed session regarding real property, personnel, and student information. In open session, the Board will consider hiring an Assistant Principal and Behavior Coordinator, as well as a childcare license agreement for Effie Morris STEAM Academy.
- License agreement for Mills Childcare Enterprises, LLC to operate private childcare at Effie Morris STEAM Academy
- Hiring of Assistant Principal at Miller Language Academy and a Behavior Coordinator
- Education Service Center IX annual contract service fee: $130,287.30
- Education Service Center IX Strong Foundations Implementation Grant support: $128,500
- Savvas Learning Company social studies 6-12 renewal: $63,660
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Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a superintendent finalist. The board will first adjourn into a closed session to discuss superintendent applicants, then reconvene in open session to consider and approve the finalist. Public comment is allowed before the closed session.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent applicants under Texas Open Meetings Act §551.074
- Consider and approve superintendent finalist in open session
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Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews and discuss applicants for the superintendent position. These activities will take place during a closed session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Interviews of superintendent applicants
- Discussion of superintendent applicants
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Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will meet to discuss superintendent applications in a closed session. Following the executive session, the Board will reconvene in open meeting to decide the number of applicants to move forward to second round interviews.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent applications
- Decision on the number of applicants for second round interviews
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Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet for a special session to conduct interviews and discuss superintendent applications in a closed session. No final actions or votes will be taken during the executive session.
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding superintendent applications
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Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet for a special session to conduct interviews and discuss applications for the superintendent position. This discussion will take place in a closed session, and no final actions or votes will be taken during that time.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent applications and personnel matters
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Special Board Meeting Cancelled
The Lake Worth ISD Board cancelled its April 23, 2025 special meeting; no decisions or votes were taken. The published agenda listed only procedural items and a discussion about the superintendent search process.
Special Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board holds a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process and decide how many applicants to interview. The board will adjourn into closed session to discuss personnel matters but will take no final action. Public comment is allowed under board procedures.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent position applications under Texas Open Meetings Act §551.074
- Consider and approve the number of applicants to be interviewed for superintendent position
- Discussion with TASB consultant regarding superintendent search process
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will meet April 21, 2025 to approve new teacher contracts, instructional materials purchases, and a fiber-optics installation contract. The agenda includes recognition of teachers, public comment, and routine consent items like minutes and financial statements.
- Approve 2025-2026 professional and teacher contract recommendations
- Approve $27,810 ICEV CTE learning materials contract with CEV Multimedia
- Approve $250,000+ in third-quarter food service contracts with Labatt Food Services and Oak Farms Dallas
- Approve Zayo contract for intercampus fiber optics installation
- Approve updated 2024-2025 compensation plan
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Regular Board Meeting
The Board will hold a budget workshop and discuss the 2025-2026 K-5 ELAR and SLAR curriculum and transition plan. The meeting includes votes on personnel hiring, policy updates, and several service contracts.
- Custodial services contract with HES Facilities, Inc. for $7,188,538.20
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance contract with American Landscape Systems, Inc. for $129,600
- Lake Worth PD SRO contract for 2025-2026
- Chicken commodities contract with Tyson Foods, Inc. for $26,591.73
- Approval of 2025-2026 K-5 ELAR and K-5 SLAR curriculum and transition plan
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Special Board Meeting - Superintendent Search Planning Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will meet to discuss joining the EQUALIS Cooperative Purchasing Program and receive guidance from a TASB consultant on the upcoming superintendent search process and timeline. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session for personnel matters, but no final decisions are expected.
- Consider and approve interlocal agreement to join EQUALIS Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Discussion with TASB consultant regarding superintendent search process and schedule
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Regular Board Meeting
The Lake Worth ISD Board will discuss budget considerations, including the potential closure of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy and Tadpole Learning Center. The board will also consider the 2025-2026 school calendar and the selection of a superintendent search firm.
- Budget considerations including closure of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy and Tadpole Learning Center
- Approval of 2025-2026 LWISD calendar
- Selection of a superintendent search firm
- Approval of custodial services contract
- Purchase orders over $25,000
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Special Board Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and student information.
- Budget Workshop
- Closed session regarding real property (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.072)
- Closed session regarding personnel matters (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.074)
- Closed session regarding public school student information (Texas Open Meetings Act 551.082, 551.0821, and 551.083)
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Regular Board Meeting
The Board will meet to review the annual financial audit report and a custodial services contract. The agenda also includes personnel decisions and the potential acceptance of the Superintendent's retirement.
- Annual financial audit report
- Custodial services contract
- Superintendent's retirement
- Budget amendments
- Purchase orders
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school safety, course catalogs, and personnel matters. The body is scheduled to consider and approve target improvement plans and a resolution regarding wage payments due to school closings.
- Consideration and approval of update to 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Consideration and approval of resolution regarding wage payments due to school closings
- Consideration and approval of Target Improvement Plans (TIP)
- Approval of purchase orders over $25,000
- Review of purchase orders from $10,000 to $24,999
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.